Quarter 1

geography & Map skills

(August 1 to September 30, 2022)

Friday, September 30th, 2022

Learning Target: To check our progress for Quarter 1.

Materials needed: Planner and Chromebook

1) Infinite Campus check. Write your grades in your planners.

2) Video: National Geographic's Tutankhamun's Treasures | Lost Treasures of Egypt

Thursday, September 29th, 2022

Learning Target: To ensure that all assignments have been turned in for Quarter 1.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Due: #012 Hyperdoc — Egypt

2) Clean out binders and file papers into SS folders.

3) Turn in any missing work.

4) Try out these Egyptian interactive websites! Link posted in Google Classroom.

Wednesday, September 28th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To assess your knowledge of ancient Egypt; 2) To learn about hieroglyphics; and 3) To examine an Egyptian invention.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Complete #013 Egypt Quiz. You may use your Egypt circle map video notes and #011 Egypt note slides to help you with the questions.

2) Finish #012 Hyperdoc — Egypt:

"INFER" — read the article about Egyptian hieroglyphs and type your response onto the hyperdoc. Try the hieroglyphics typewriter!
"ANALYZE" — analyze the image and type your answer onto the hyperdoc.
The entire hyperdoc is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

Learning Target: To learn about the mummification process and to examine 3-D reconstructions of some famous temples.

Materials needed: Composition notebook and Chromebook

1) Return Egypt circle map handout to study for your quiz tomorrow.

2) Continue #012 Hyperdoc — Egypt:

"WATCH" — watch the video on the process of mummification and take notes in your composition notebooks. Type your answers onto the hyperdoc.
"READ" — read the article about reconstructing Egypt's temples. Type the facts that you learned onto the hyperdoc.

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Learning Target: To explore a timeline of Ancient Egypt and examine a famous piece of Egyptian artwork.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Due: #011 Ancient Egypt Notes — Slides

2) Begin #012 Hyperdoc — Egypt:

Review scoring rubric.
"EXPLORE" — click on the link "Explore" and explore the timeline. Click on the links to find more info and type your answers onto the hyperdoc.
"EXAMINE" — watch the video about The Egyptian Book of the Dead. Examine the piece of art and type your observations onto the hyperdoc.

Friday, September 23rd, 2022

Learning Target: To take a close look at Egypt as one of the first river valley civilizations.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Egypt song!

2) We will work on #011 Ancient Egypt Notes (slides 9 to 12) together as a whole group.

3) Complete slide 11 on your own. Turn in when you are done.

4) Try the Quizlet for Egypt. The link is posted in Google Classroom too.

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

Learning Target: To take a close look at Egypt as one of the first river valley civilizations.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Due: Egypt circle map WS (both sides)

2) We will work on #011 Ancient Egypt Notes (slides 1 to 8) together as a whole group.

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

Learning Target: To learn about the tools, beliefs, inventions, and the region of Ancient Egypt.

Materials needed: Pen/pencil

1) Video 2: Egypt (Civilization) — the link is also posted in Google Classroom.

2) Complete the circle map by taking notes as you watch the videos.

3) Complete both sides of the handout. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

Learning Target: To learn about the tools, beliefs, inventions, and the region of Ancient Egypt.

Materials needed: Pen/pencil

1) Video 1: Egypt (Land) — the link is also posted in Google Classroom.

2) Video 2: Egypt (Civilization) — the link is also posted in Google Classroom.

3) Complete the circle map by taking notes as you watch the videos.

4) We will complete the handout tomorrow.

Monday, September 19th, 2022

Learning Target: To take a virtual field trip to Egypt.

Materials needed: Chromebook

Introduction to the Ancient Egypt Unit:

1) Take the Google Earth Egypt Virtual Field Trip. The link is also posted in Google Classroom.

2) Complete the #010 Egypt Virtual Field Trip Google Form as you take the tour. Due tomorrow.

3) Finish the #009 Mesopotamia Breakout Room!

Friday, September 16th, 2022

Learning Target: To use your knowledge of Mesopotamia to free the hostages in a digital breakout room!

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Go to #009 Mesopotamia Breakout Room for the link.

2) Work in a group to solve the puzzles. Only ONE person needs to type in the answers.

Good luck!!!

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 — Teacher Work Day (No School)

Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

Learning Target: To assess what you have learned about Mesopotamia.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Due: #007 Mesopotamia Hyperdoc Project (ALL)

2) Complete #008 Mesopotamia Quiz. You may use the following notes:

#006 Mesopotamia note slides
Video circle map handout

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

Learning Target: To analyze a political cartoon regarding Mesopotamia.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Return video circle maps. Use it to study for your quiz tomorrow.

2) Continue the #007 Mesopotamia Hyperdoc Project and complete the following:

"ANALYZE" — read the article posted in Google Classroom.
Complete the class Jamboard in Google Classroom. ADD YOUR NAME TO YOUR STICKY NOTE FOR CREDIT.
Review all sections and the scoring rubric below.
Due tomorrow. Turn it in if you are done.
Practice the Quizlet for Mesopotamia for the quiz tomorrow.

Mesopotamia Hyperdoc - Project Rubric SY2022-23

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Learning Target: To take a close look at the clothing and laws of Mesopotamia.

Materials needed: Chromebook

Continue the #007 Mesopotamia Hyperdoc Project and complete the following sections:

1) "COMPARE" — read the article and complete the Venn Diagram in Google Classroom.

2) "INTER" — read the article and type your answer in the hyperdoc.

Friday, September 9th, 2022

Learning Target: To analyze Hammurabi's Code and the cuneiform of Mesopotamia.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook and Chromebook

Continue the #007 Mesopotamia Hyperdoc Project and complete the following sections:

1) "WATCH" — watch the video; take notes in your composition notebook; and type your answers in the hyperdoc.

2) "LEARN" — read the article and type your answers in the hyperdoc.

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

Learning Target: To analyze the geography and ziggurats of Mesopotamia.

Materials needed: Chromebook

Introduction to #007 Mesopotamia Hyperdoc Project:

1) The hyperdoc will be assigned in sections.

2) Review scoring rubric.

3) Complete the following sections:

"EXPLORE" — read the article and type your answers in the hyperdoc.
"EXAMINE" — read the article and answer the Google Form. You will need to go to Google Classroom to access the Google Form there.

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Learning Target: To take a close look at Mesopotamia as a first river valley civilization.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Mesopotamia rap

2) Continue working on #006 The First River Valley Civilizations slide 24. All slides are due tomorrow.

3) Try the Quizlet for Mesopotamia. The link is also posted in Google Classroom.

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

Learning Target: To take a close look at Mesopotamia as a first river valley civilization.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) New seats

2) We will work on #006 The First River Valley Civilizations slides 14 to 23 together as a whole group.

Monday, September 5th, 2022 — Labor Day Holiday (No School)

Friday, September 2nd, 2022

Learning Target: To take a close look at Mesopotamia as a first river valley civilization.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Due: Mesopotamia circle map (2 sides). Place in turn-in basket if you are finished.

2) We will work on #006 The First River Valley Civilizations slides 1 to 13 together as a whole group.

Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Learning Target: To continue learning about the tools, inventions, beliefs, and land of Mesopotamia.

Materials needed: Pen/pencil

1) Video: Mesopotamia (the link is also posted in Google Classroom)

2) Complete the circle map by taking notes as you watch the video.

3) Complete both sides of the handout. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

Learning Target: To continue learning about Mesopotamia and the Sumerians.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook; glue; scissors; and highlighter(s)

1) Complete a shared read-aloud of "Ancient Mesopotamia & The Fertile Crescent". Mark and highlight the text as suggested on the handout.

2) Answer the 3 questions on the second handout.

3) Interactive notebook:

Cut around the border of the 2 handouts.
Glue them into your SS composition notebook.
See example provided by the teacher.

Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

Learning Target: To learn about the "Fertile Crescent".

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Due: SS#004 Google Earth: Virtual River Valley Field Trip

2) Go to SS Google Classroom and find the post titled: #005 CommonLit: "The Fertile Crescent".

Click on the link and "Login with Google".
Read the article "The Fertile Crescent".
Answer the 5 assessment questions and the 2 discussion (written response) questions.

Monday, August 29th, 2022

Learning Target: To take a virtual river valley field trip.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Geography summative assessments have been graded. Check Google Classroom for your score.

2) Introduction to the Ancient River Valley Civilizations Unit:

Take the Google Earth Virtual Field trip tour. The link also posted in Google Classroom.
Complete #004 Ancient River Valley Civilizations Google Form as you take the tour. Due tomorrow.

Sumerian Warriors

Friday, August 26th, 2022

Learning Target: To assess our culminating understanding of the Geography unit.

Materials needed: Chromebook and SS notebook

1) Homework check: Landforms vocabulary

2) Complete #003 Geography Summative Assessment in Google Classroom. Due before the end of class.

3) Work on the Landforms Quizlet. (The link is also posted in Google Classroom.)

Thursday, August 25th, 2022

Learning Target: To familiarize myself with landform vocabulary.

Materials needed: Chromebook and SS composition notebook

Continue to work on the Interactive notebook:

1) "Landforms Vocabulary" - 5 pages (see example from yesterday)

2) Complete the definitions for each term. You can also go to Google Classroom for a link to help you with the definitions. Go to pages GH14 to GH15.

3) Definitions are due tomorrow.

4) Study for your Geography summative assessment tomorrow:

Continents
Oceans
Cardinal and Intermediate Directions
Lines of latitude and longitude

Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

Learning Target: To familiarize myself with landform vocabulary.

Materials needed: Chromebook; SS composition notebook; glue; and scissors

Interactive notebook:

1) "Landforms Vocabulary" - 5 pages (see example below)

2) Complete the definitions for each term. You can also go to Google Classroom for a link to help you with the definitions. Go to pages GH14 to GH15.

3) Definitions are due on Friday.

Landforms Vocabulary

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022

Learning Target: To continue understanding how to use coordinates.

Materials needed: US map and Chromebook

1) Video: "The Tropics" (link is also posted in Google Classroom).

2) Practice using coordinates on the map of the United States.

3) Latitude and longitude review — interactive games (also posted in Google Classroom):

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Learning Target: To continue understanding what lines of latitude and longitude are.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook; scissors; and glue

1) Continents and Oceans quiz re-takes must be completed by Friday. You must come in at recess to take the quiz. (For "Proficient" scores and lower only.)

2) Video: "You Don't Know They're Useful" (link is also posted in Google Classroom).

3) Introduction to Google Earth.

4) Interactive notebook:

Equator and Prime Meridian (see example below)

Locate the Equator and Prime Meridian

Friday, August 19th, 2022 — Statehood Day Holiday (No School)

Thursday, August 18th, 2022

Learning Target: To assess my knowledge of the continents and oceans of the world.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook; scissors; glue; pen/pencil; and Chromebook

1) Complete #001 Continents and Oceans Quiz. Turn in and mark as done.

2) Practice the new Continents, Oceans, and Geographical Locations Quizlet if you finish the quiz early. The link is in Google Classroom.

3) Interactive notebook:

Latitude and Longitude (see example below)

Latitude and Longitude

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

Learning Target: To understand the concept of intermediate directions.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook; scissors; glue; pen/pencil; and Chromebook

1) Interactive notebook:

Intermediate Directions (see example below)

2) Study the Continents and Oceans Quizlet for the quiz tomorrow.

Intermediate Directions

Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To identify the oceans of the world; and 2) To understand the concept of cardinal directions.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook; scissors; glue; and pen/pencil

1) Homework check: "The Seven Continents of the World" notes

2) Interactive notebook:

Oceans (see example below)
Cardinal Directions (see example below)

Oceans

Cardinal Directions

Monday, August 15th, 2022

Learning Target: To identify and conduct introductory research about the seven continents of the world.

Materials needed: Chromebook; SS composition notebook; and pen/pencil

Continue with "The Seven Continents" in the interactive notebook (see Friday's agenda for image).

1) Research and write under the flaps the following information:

name 3 or more countries found in the continent (if applicable)
the primary languages spoken
the primary religion(s)
population
climate
fun facts

2) Due tomorrow.

Friday, August 12th, 2022

Learning Target: To identify and conduct research about the seven continents of the world.

Materials needed: Chromebook; SS composition notebook; scissors; glue; pen/pencil

Interactive notebook:

1) The Seven Continents (see example below)

2) Research and write under the flaps the following information:

name 3 or more countries found in the continent
the primary languages spoken
the primary religion(s)
population
climate
fun facts

3) We will continue this on Monday. Due on Tuesday.

***Period 2 -- we will be taking Team pictures in the amphitheater.

The Seven Continents

Thursday, August 11th, 2022

Learning Target: 1) To identify the seven continents of the world and 2) Learn how to use Quizlet.

Materials needed: Chromebook; SS composition notebook; scissors; and glue

1) Homework check: Geography Terms to Know

2) Video: "The Seven Continents" (link also posted in Google Classroom)

3) Interactive notebook:

The Continents of the World (see example below)

4) Introduction to Quizlet:

Geography Terms (link also posted in Google Classroom)

Continents of the World

Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

Learning Target: Introduction to Geography Terms to Know.

Materials needed: Chromebook and SS composition notebook

1) Video: "Introduction to Geography" (link in Google Classroom)

2) Continue the Interactive notebook:

Complete the definitions for each term. You can also go to Google Classroom for a link to help you with the definitions.
Definitions are due tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 9th, 2022

Learning Target: Introduction to Geography Terms to Know.

Materials needed: Chromebook; SS composition notebook; glue; and scissors

1) Video: "Crash Course in Geography" (the link is also provided in Google Classroom)

2) Interactive notebook:

"Geography Terms to Know" - 3 pages (see example below)
Complete the definitions for each term. You can also go to Google Classroom for a link to help you with the definitions.
Definitions are due on Thursday.

Geography Terms to Know

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Learning Target: Introduction to the Geography and Map Skills Unit.

Materials needed: SS composition notebook; glue; and scissors

1) Scholastic book orders:

--> go to https://clubs.scholastic.com

--> go to "Welcome" --> CONNECT TO TEACHER --> enter the code: GLLTJ

--> it is under the name: Lynn Yoshioka

--> parents will need to create an online account

2) Video: "What is Geography?" (the link is also provided in Google Classroom)

3) Interactive notebook:

What is Geography? (see example below)

What is Geography?

Friday, August 5th, 2022

Learning Target: To meet the librarian and participate in a library orientation.

Materials needed: School ID and your listening ears!

1) We will be in the library today for an orientation given by Ms. Pang. 📗

2) You will also have time to borrow books.

Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Learning Target: Join Google Classroms; navigating the team website, and sending an email.

Materials needed: Chromebook

1) Turn into "turn in" basket: "About Me Favorites".

2) Join the following Google Classrooms:

Social Studies
Team Ulu Pono

3) Bookmark the team website.

4) In the Team Ulu Pono Google Classroom, complete #001 "Scavenger Hunt for Team Ulu Pono's Website".

5) Practice sending an email to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Hata:

crystal.cook@k12.hi.us
Subject line
Salutation ("Dear Mrs. Cook,")
Message
Complimentary close ("Sincerely, John Doe")

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Learning Target: Set up SS folder and composition notebook, and letting Mrs. Cook get to know you!

Materials needed: 3-prong folder (Periods 2 & 3), composition notebook (Periods 2 & 3), pen/pencil, and color pencils/markers.

1) Set up SS folders.

2) Set up composition notebooks.

3) "About Me — Favorites". Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Learning Target: Introduction to your Social Studies class.

Materials needed: Planner, name tent, and pen/pencil

1) Assigned seats.

2) Place name tent on desk.

3) Write homework down in planners.

4) Distribute the "Remind" parent form.

5) Journal free-write.

6) Picture-taking.

7) Letter of advice from last year's sixth-graders!

Monday, August 1st, 2022

Welcome to Mililani Middle School!

Learning Target: Surviving your first day of middle school!

We will be covering the following (and more!) on your first day:

Introductions
Campus tour
School and classroom guidelines and responsibilities
Planner and binder set-up
"Blazer" tags
Administrative assembly

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